1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1963 BMW 502
To start off, 1963 BMW 502 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 502 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 502 weights approximately 626 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 BMW 502 (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1963 BMW 502 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Giulietta | 502 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 54 L |
